FBI Search at Mar-a-Lago

SOURCE www.factcheck.org
FBI agents followed standard protocol when searching for classified documents at Mar-a-Lago in 2022, but false claims emerged suggesting it was an 'assassination attempt' on former President Donald Trump. The claims were based on a misquote of FBI policy in a legal motion. Trump was not present at Mar-a-Lago during the search.

Key Points

  • The DOJ's policy on deadly force states it should only be used when necessary
  • Misquotes in a legal motion led to false claims about the search

Pros

  • FBI agents followed standard protocol in the search for classified documents
  • The search was coordinated with the Secret Service to ensure smooth operation

Cons

  • False claims emerged suggesting the search was an 'assassination attempt' on Trump